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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

T15 LYJMOT history

T15 LYJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,387 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 LYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 LYJ was last recorded at 117,387 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 5,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,595 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,792 miles
Average per year
10,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,387 miles
  • 2025 – 111,595 miles
  • 2024 – 107,329 miles
  • 2023 – 101,231 miles
  • 2021 – 94,438 miles
  • 2020 – 78,581 miles
  • 2019 – 66,554 miles
  • 2017 – 48,357 miles
  • 2016 – 33,161 miles
  • 2015 – 5,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,387 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,387 miles
    Test number
    318168743980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,387 miles (+5,792)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,387 miles
    Test number
    581252447329
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,595 miles (+4,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,595 miles
    Test number
    130183754730
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Pass107,329 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,329 miles
    Test number
    464080235161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,328 miles (+6,097)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    900938981115
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,231 miles (+6,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    828432698055
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass94,438 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,438 miles
    Test number
    768898382094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,817 miles (+9,236)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,817 miles
    Test number
    165676286887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working also broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald inner edge 205 55r16
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever button missing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  9. Pass78,581 miles (+12,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,581 miles
    Test number
    660214021170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,554 miles (+18,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,554 miles
    Test number
    712340688869
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts badly worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass48,357 miles (+15,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    587347598259
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass33,161 miles (+12,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,161 miles
    Test number
    335067420891
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass20,541 miles (+15,209)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,541 miles
    Test number
    360169745980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass5,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    5,332 miles
    Test number
    167054015067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 LYJ

Does T15 LYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 LYJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 LYJ?
The MOT on T15 LYJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 LYJ done?
T15 LYJ was recorded at 117,387 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 10,209 miles a year.
Has T15 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 LYJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T15 LYJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T15 LYJ find?
T15 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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